Court Of Protection Solicitor – NQ

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Full time
Location: Birkenhead
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Job offered by: Clear IT Recruitment
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Category:
My client is seeking a Court of Protection Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their team in Birkenhead on a hybrid basis.

My client is a highly regarded national law firm specialising in a variety of law disciplines such as Court of Protection, Private Client & Conveyancing.

Key Responsibilities:

Deputyship

Assisting on all aspects of Professional Deputyship matters from application to dealing with the administration of the Deputyship Managing a caseload of professional and lay deputyship clients Preparing and submitting lay deputyship applications to the Court of Protection Preparing and submitting professional deputyship applications, trustee applications and interim/urgent applications to the Court of Protection Providing advice regarding the Court of Protection to union clients via the free legal advice service Liaising with case managers, carers, clients and their families

The above tasks are indicative and not an exhaustive list.

The job holder will be expected to conduct and manage all aspects of their caseload, including taking appropriate decisions involving the exercise of judgment, and to carry out work on other team members' cases as required.

The job holder will require a “can do” attitude with an ability to work proactively. They will have good theoretical knowledge of the work and be a confident communicator.

The job holder will have strong organisational skills and an ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

The job holder will play an important role in the team in helping to achieve the team's objectives and in fostering team spirit. They will accept a share of responsibility for the success or failure of the team.

Key Requirements, Skills & Experience:

Good knowledge of law relevant to Deputyship and Court of Protection requirements At least 3 years' experience of conduct of deputyship files Experience of meeting deadlines with a minimum of supervision Direct contact with clients, face to face and over the phone Experience of Microsoft Office packages Admitted solicitor or legal executive or equivalent.

The firm is offering a very competitive salary as well as ongoing career progression opportunities.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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